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Easy Taco Joes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Taco Joes Recipe

Easy Taco Joes has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 25.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 27.7 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 58, for Easy Taco Joes, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein33%
 Calories from Fat36%
 Calories from Carbs31%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.48 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C0.95 mg1.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2.4 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.8 mg19%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.48 mg23.8%Top 10%Very High
Folate30 mcg7.5%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid17.6 mcg
Vitamin B121.4 mcg23.8%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.48 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium44.3 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.4 mg13.2%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium20 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus122.4 mg12.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium269 mg7.7%Top 30%High
Sodium300.2 mg12.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.9 mg19%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium13.3 mcg19%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.3 g4.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1 g4%Mid 40%Average
Starch8.6 g
Sugars2 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.2 g26.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine1 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine1 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine1 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.4 g9.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.4 g12.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water67.1 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341 Calories from Fat 121

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.5 g 20.8%

Saturated Fat 5.1 g 25.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 73.7 mg 24.6%

Sodium 630.4 mg 26.3%

Total Carbohydrates 25.8 g 8.6%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%

Sugars 4.3 g

Protein 27.7 g 55.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 9.3% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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